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Shoptalk Online 503, May 12, 2009

TG Updates

TG's industry webinar series offers satisfactory academic progress training

The Higher Education Act requires a student to maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in his or her course of study to be eligible for federal student aid. That seems simple enough. However, the duality of SAP's quantitative and qualitative standards, along with frequency, consistency, and consumer information requirements, can confound even someone well-versed in the regulations. To provide some help in understanding SAP, TG presents a free webinar.

Webinar time and details
TG's webinar on SAP will be offered on Thursday, May 21, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., CDT.

The session will address special circumstances with regard to SAP, including how to apply SAP requirements to:

transfer students,
students who change majors,
students with completion issues, and
a school's academic amnesty policy.

In addition, the presentation explains how a student regains eligibility and related issues. A brief question and answer session will follow the presentation.

To register
Registration for the SAP webinar is available at www.tgslc.org/training/webinars/industry.cfm. An archive recording of the webinar will be available shortly after broadcast at this Web site location as well.

Save the date
TG's next industry webinar covers R2T4 and will be held on June 18, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., CDT. Shoptalk Online will publish a registration reminder in advance of the event.

2009 TG Annual Training Conference materials available online

If you missed TG's 2009 Annual Training Conference, or couldn't make all the sessions you wanted to attend, TG offers the next best thing: workshop slides and handouts for a number of presentations. You can now view selected training materials from the 2009 TG Annual Training Conference on TG Online at www.tgslc.org/tgconference/presentations.cfm.

The presentation documents are made available in "Read Only" format. If you are prompted for a password, please select the "Read Only" option to view the presentation.

More information
Please direct any questions about viewing the 2009 TG Annual Training Conference presentations to Judith Cunningham at (800) 252-9743, ext. 2905, or send an e-mail message to judith.cunningham@tgslc.org.

New issue of TG Connection features refreshing resources for financial aid professionals

In an industry dedicated to helping others, TG Connection turns the spotlight on financial aid professionals. The latest edition of TG's quarterly magazine on financial aid trends and issues — titled "Refreshing resources for the financial aid professional" — offers tips on how to grow in the financial aid field, boost morale in the office, and find relevant resources to share with students, among other things.

Here's a look at particular articles.

Grow your future: Five ways to cultivate a financial aid career — Drawing on the valuable experience of seasoned financial aid professionals, this article shares key ideas to consider while mapping a career in financial aid.
What's the big idea? Easy suggestions for maintaining morale — Office morale can easily plummet if not nurtured. Luckily, a number of simple ideas can help restore a spirit of camaraderie and mutual support.
The balancing act: Valuable ideas for treating yourself well at work — Financial aid professionals focus their time, attention, and knowledge on helping families and students. This article features a collection of self-care concepts to help staff members stay energized and healthy.
Web connections: Blogging and beyond — This list of personal finance blogs provides a view of some of the most visited personal finance blogs on the Web. These resources offer insight, information, and real-world examples of personal finance for families and students.
Hurricane Ike taught Houston Baptist University an important business lesson — How to do more with less: When Hurricane Ike slammed into Houston, one financial aid office needed to adapt quickly. Read about how staff members responded to this natural disaster without losing their commitment to providing first-rate student services.
Method: Financial aid professionals share organization strategies — Even the most organized financial aid professionals can benefit from new ideas and strategies for workplace efficiency. Find out what some financial aid offices are doing to keep their processes sleek and sound.
Back to basics: Three principles of personal finance for tough economic times — It's no secret that today's economy is a challenging one. These three principles of personal finance can benefit readers looking for smart ways to respond.

Order your issue
If you would like to request one or more issues of TG Connection, please send an e-mail message to TG communications at communications@tgslc.org. Please allow one to two weeks for delivery.